Worship This Week:
December 10, 2017


Proclaimer:
Charles F. Johnson

Text:
 Isaiah 40:1-11 Mark 1:1-8

Sermon:
"A Voice of One"
Come Hear Charles Johnson This Sunday!
Charles Johnson, who served as Senior Pastor at Second B from 1989-2001, currently serves as founder and co-pastor of Bread, a faith community in Fort Worth. In 2013, he founded Pastors for Texas Children, a statewide ecumenical organization mobilizing the faith community for public education support and advocacy.
His child advocacy has also included service on the Board of Trustees of New Horizons Treatment Center for Children and the Child Friendly Faith Project.
He and his wife Jana, daughter of Second B'ers Doug and Sammie Corley, have three children and three grandchildren.

Charlie recently received the Friend of the Year Award from the Friends of Texas Public Schools. The Friend of the Year Award was established to honor those rare individuals and organizations who step up as champions for those who learn and work in our schools. Honorees clearly see beyond the sensational headlines and often negative politics and understand that the success of Texas public education is everyone’s business. This year, there was no bigger champion than Pastor Charles Foster Johnson and his team at Pastors for Texas Children.

“Pastor Johnson has enthusiastically accepted the role of chief advocate for the public school children of Texas,” said Scott Milder, Founder and CEO, Friends of Texas Public Schools. “He recognizes the state has been avoiding its constitutional obligation to properly support our public schools and has mobilized 1,000-plus pastors to send a very clear message to our elected legislators that this is unacceptable. May God bless Pastor Johnson.” 
Sunday Interim Proclaimer Schedule:

Dec. 17 Charles Johnson
Dec. 24 Stephanie Nash
Dec. 31 Jakob Topper
Jan. 7 Jakob Topper
Jan. 14 Stephanie Nash
Jan. 21 Jakob Topper
Jan. 28 Bobby McMillan
Feb. 4 Bobby McMillan
Feb. 11 Kerry Campbell
Sunday Worship Schedule:
Sunday School
for all ages: 9:30 a.m.
Two Worship Services at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.
Listen to our sermons online here!
Don't Miss Second Voices' Concert this Sunday!
2018 Proposed Operating Budget Vote and Nomination Slate f or Vision Leadership Team Election Presented
The Vision Leadership Team presented the 2018 Proposed Operating Budget for congregational approval at the Church Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 6th. There was a brief discussion and then a unanimous vote to approve the budget. Click here to read a copy.

At the same meeting, the Nomination Slate for filling two vacancies on the 2018 Vision Leadership Team was presented. Church members may vote by ballot for two names anytime between now and Dec. 17th in the church office during normal business hours or on Sundays. Your final opportunity to vote will occur on Sunday, Dec. 17th at the conclusion of both worship services with ballots provided in the order of worship. You may call the office to have a ballot mailed to you at any time before Dec.13th, in order for it to be returned in time before the Dec.17th deadline. The two newly elected members will be announced at our Christmas Dinner on Dec. 20th.
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS EXTENDED!
Register by Sunday,
Dec. 17th to receive
a $25 Discount!
"Moving Mountains: Conquering the Barriers that Separate Us"
Feb. 9-11
2018 Adult Retreat in Santa Fe!
James Forbes, Retreat Leader
at the Hilton on the Plaza
Stop by the registration desk in the hall to learn more.
Special First-Timer, Early Bird, and New Member Discounts!
Click HERE and HERE to print both pages of
your registration form!
Time to Order Poinsettias for Advent!

To celebrate the season of Advent, you are invited to participate in decorating the church with poinsettias as a celebration or memorial of those you love. The cost is $20. If you would like to donate one or more plants, please fill out the form in your order of worship and place it with your check in the offering plate. You may also mail or bring the order form to the office. Please be sure to mark your check "Poinsettias." The deadline is Sunday, Dec. 10th.
It's Pledge Season!
Please prayerfully fill out your pledge card and mail it to the church or bring it with you to place in the offering plate during worship. Extra pledge cards will be available at church. Thank you for your support of the ministries and missions of Second Baptist Church.
Youth Christmas Party at Terra's!
Saturday, Dec. 9th 6-10 p.m.
2213 92nd
Come prepared to get "Elfed!"
FRIENDS LUNCH BUNCH
Friday, December 15 th
11:30 a.m.

Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe
3404 34th St.

RSVP to Jean - 799-1908
ONlY THREE FAMILIES LEFT!
Parent Life Christmas Tree
Adopt a Parent Life Family this Christmas.
Sign up for a family at the tree by the office. Hurry! They're going fast!
Our Parent Life Christmas Party will be on
Wednesday, Dec. 13th 5:00-7:00 p.m. Contact Vicki Nichols Polk at vickinpolk@gmail.com
Our next week to host Family Promise, our ministry to homeless families with children, will be the week of Dec. 17-24. Because that will be a holiday week for some, we really need everyone to help out. Please click here to contact Mike King or Jay Flewharty by email to let them know when you can serve, by preparing a meal and delivering it, by hosting the family throughout an evening, or by spending the night. Let's make sure these families have a secure and loving Christmas! Thank you!
Senior Pastor Search Committee Report

The SPSC met Tuesday night December 5, 2017, for our 12th meeting. The Committee continues to receive and review resumes while discussing candidates and listening to sermons online. Also we are reaching out to prospective candidates that have been recommended by the congregation and/or friends of Second B. Our next meeting will be Tuesday December 12, 2017 at 7 PM.
You may email the committee regarding any communication at spsc@secondb.org .
Church-wide Christmas Dinner on Dec. 20th!

Adult tickets are $12 and children under 12 EAT FREE!
Our menu will include Christmas Ham and all of the trimmings.
Our Children's Choirs will present their Christmas music!
Just the celebration you will need to focus on the true spirit of Christmas!
Deadline to buy tickets is Sunday, Dec. 17th. Click HERE to make your reservations.
We're Wired!
With many thanks to our Building Administrator, Mike Spann, Second B now has a strong WiFi signal throughout the building. Simply sign on to any Second B network
using "secondbaptist" as your password. Thanks, Mike!
Financial Snapshot:
As of the week ending 11/25/17
Weekly Operating Budget Receipts = $26,567

YTD Operating Budget Receipts = $1,053,406
YTD Operating Budget Expenses = $988,000
New Handicap Access Doors In Place

With many thanks to generous support from Gayle Settle and Betty Cagle along with reserve building funds, we are now able to offer more convenient access to our building at both the south and west entrances!
Helpful Office Contacts:
Room Set-Up Requests : Mike Spann mike@secondb.org
Prayer Requests/Hospital Updates:
Susie White susie@secondb.org
Calendar Questions: Darcy Gray darcy@secondb.org
Financial Questions: Tanya Wofford tanya@secondb.org

"Cancer-- Now What?"
Led by Stephen Ministers Sarah Cameron and Patsy Lock on (REVISED DATES!)
Dec. 13, 20, Jan. 10
This group will offer medical, relational, emotional, and spiritual support as well as practical help for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Room 126
Sunday School Class Christmas Parties!
Call Darcy to get yours on the List!

  • Visions Dec. 8 6:30 Jean Mallory's home
  • Phase 2 Dec. 9 6:30 p.m. Holly & Rhonda's Home
  • Youth Dec. 9 6-10:00 p.m. Terra Tindle's Home
  • Circle Dec. 15 6:00 p.m. Scott & Nancy Sharp's Home
  • Covenant Dec. 11 6:00 p.m. Women's Club
  • Daily Walk Dec. 16 6:30 p.m. Susie and Jackie White's Home
Looking for a new way to
SHINE YOUR LIGHT?
Try one of these:
  • Preschool Greeter. Call Sheryl at 806-786-9024.
  • 4 Mentors Needed for Kids Hope. Call Vicki Nichols Polk at 806-470-7649.
  • Security Team Member. Call Charlene at 806-778-0902
  • St. Benedict's Food Delivery on 1st Thurs. Call Lynnette at 806-239-3756.
Second B Dates for Your Calendar:
Dec. 10 Second Voices Christmas Concert
Dec. 13 Parent Life Christmas Dinner
Dec. 17 Service of Hope
Dec. 20 Church-wide Christmas Dinner
Dec. 24 10:45 a.m. Worship / 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
Dec. 31 10:45 Worship Only
Jan. 10 Wednesday Night Schedule Resumes
Jan. 12, 14 Worship Exchange with Congregation Shaareth Israel
Feb. 9-11 Adult Retreat in Santa Fe with James Forbes
Did you notice our new
Soda, Juice & Coffee Bar?
We have replaced our coke machine with a new free
Adult Soda, Juice & Coffee Bar
in the Adult Wing!
Help Yourself!
(We suggest kids ask their parents for permission first.)

Mike Spann has also added hot chocolate and hot tea to our coffee bar in Grand Hall each Sunday morning! Thank you, Mike!
  Take a quick poll and let us know how we're doing!
HOW DO YOU LIKE OUR NEW LOOK?
Yes, it's great! Love it!
No, I really would prefer to get my Second Page in the mail.
Could I try it for awhile and let you know?


deacon ministry
Deacons on Call - Hospital Visits 

Monday December 11
Todd Wilson, 239-1625
 
Tuesday December 12
Terrell Hutchens, 781-6404

Wednesday December 13
Tom Hodges, 928-3846

Thursday December 14
Vicki Polk, 445-0288

Friday December 15
Vickie Wilson, 438-6951

Saturday December 16
Ashley Ebeling, 283-5640

Sunday December 17
Becky Corley, 368-2553
Offertory Prayer & Shepherds

December 10
Offertory Prayer   
 8:30 Hugh Wilson
10:45 Bob Wyett
Shepherds
 8:30 Madeline Douglas
10:45 Rachel Nash

December 17
Offertory Prayer
  8:30 Pat Fletcher
10:45 Donna Wilson
Shepherds
  8:30 Donna Lewis
10:45 David Cameron
Security Team  

December 10
Team 2 - Terrell Hutchens, Mike Chapman, John Hunter

December 17
Team 3 - Mike King, Bob Howell


Wednesday Fellowship Meal
December 13 th Menu
Guests are Parent Life families

RSVP by Monday noon!

You can sign up for Wednesday Night Meals online. Click on the link below to make your reservation by email:

Adults $7.00: Mexican Food
Requested by Parent Life families


Kids Eat Free: (12 & under) Same Menu

Serving Line Opens at 5:00 pm


Meal Servers - December 13 th

4:15 pm
David Cameron
Becky Corley
Mary Camp

4:45 pm
Tom Hodges
Charley Camp

this week at second b

Sunday, December 10
8:30 am
Worship Service
9:30 am  
Sunday School
10:45 am  
Worship Service   
12:00 pm
Worship Division, Rm 101
6:00 pm
Second Chance Al-Anon, Rm 126
6:30 pm
Second Voices Christmas Concert & Reception
    
Monday, December 11
4:00 pm
Staff Meeting, CC
6:00 pm
Covenant Class Christmas Party, Lubbock Women's Club
8:30 pm
High School & College Night
Emily Sharp's, 4520 21st St
 
Tuesday, December 12
6:30 am
Men’s Tuesday Morning
Prayer Breakfast, Red Zone
10:00 am
B & B Bible Study, Rm 101
7:00 pm
DRR Meeting, CC
 
Wednesday, December 13 Parent Life Christmas Party
12:00 pm
Men's Lunch, Cast Iron Grill
5:00 pm
Fellowship Meal, Grand Hall
5:50 pm
Announcements & Prayer Time
6:00 pm
Nursery Opens
Children's Choirs
7:00 pm
Second Voices Rehearsal, Worship Hall
  
Thursday, December 14
6:45 am
Jesus & Grits, Red Zone

Friday, December 15
11:30 am
Friends Lunch Bunch, Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe, 3404 34th St.
6:00 pm
Circle SS Christmas Party, Scott & Nancy Sharp's Home

Saturday, December 16
6:30 pm
Daily Walk SS Christmas Party, Jackie & Susie White's Home
Beloved Community:
Be LOVED. Be LIGHT. Be ONE.
2017 Breakfast With Santa!